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Articles By Masha Borak

Masha Borak is a technology journalist. Her work has appeared in Wired, Business Insider, Rest of World, and other media outlets. Previously she reported for the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Reach out to her at masha@biometricupdate.com.

 

EU ban on ‘unacceptable’ AI comes into force with crucial details unresolved

The European Union introduced a ban on AI practices deemed to pose “unacceptable risks” on Sunday as part of its…

 

Scotland launches center for digital trust and distributed ledger tech

Scotland is launching a new institution focused on bringing innovation into payments and other industries. Over the next two years,…

 

Deepfake detection platform Deduce acquired by Cheq

Deduce, a platform designed to detect AI-generated identity fraud, has been acquired by cybersecurity company Cheq as part of its…

 

Border projects see criticism on data sharing transparency

While governments and the travel industry continue to introduce new biometric technologies to border crossing, the lack of regulation and…

 

EWC brings update on EUDI Wallet pilots

The European Union is currently conducting four Large-Scale Pilots (LSPs) which will lay down the foundation of the future EU…

 

Anonyome Labs releases new version of its DID wallet SDK

Identity and privacy software maker Anonyome Labs has released a new version of its mobile wallet SDK for decentralized digital…

 

Belgian digital identity app Itsme becomes free for Flemish public sector

Belgian digital identity app Itsme will be free for Flemish municipalities, government services and schools after the Flemish digitalization agency…

 

Quantum authentication firm Wultra raises US$3m

Quantum authentication technology is drawing the interest of European investors. Banking security vendor Wultra has raised 3 million euros (US$3.1…

 

Eurostar’s SmartCheck shutting down, new EES e-gates coming to London

Rail service Eurostar will stop offering its SmartCheck biometric check-in at the London St Pancras station: The dedicated lanes will…

 

Thailand rolling out AI surveillance system after high-profile kidnapping of Chinese actor

Thailand is boosting security in its tourism centers with a smart city system with AI-powered video analytics connected to international…

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